FOREWORD
Brad Johnson and David Smith have struck upon something incredibly significant in the field of leadership and the advancement of women—the importance of engaging men to mentor women.
Why does this matter?
Well, let’s start with the staggering 2016 statistics. Women currently hold just 10 to 15 percent of the senior leadership (C-Suite) positions in corporate America and the majority of organizations. And in the military, women make up just 16.6 percent of the officer corps and 7.1 percent of the top ranks of generals and admirals.
This is startling, given that women now represent 58 percent of our college graduates and hold 50 percent of middle-management positions—with 40 percent holding positions that include purchasing ...
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